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67ChevyRedneck · 12-04-2011, 01:25 AM

Ok. I'm embarrassed to say my brakes and tires on my truck were an absolute joke. I couldn't get new tires because I was too embarrassed how my brakes looked and I didn't do the brakes because I never had time.

My truck spent the first 4 years of its life in Indianapolis so needless to say the rotors and calipers had seen better days. Not only that, but the truck had the original brakes on it. That's right, over 12 years and 135,000 on my brakes. It's OK if you don't believe it... I don't either...

Anyway. I finally did the brakes. The stupid e brake shoes were shot, they're not cheap @ $80 for the little boogers. I stepped up to ECE rotors and brake pads. I replaced the calipers and all five of the rubber brake lines. I also painted a bunch of rusty stuff like both sides of the rear dust shields and a few other things.

Too lazy to rotate your tires? Really? Lesson learned here folks... my front tires have a good 10,000 miles left in them but the back are racing slicks (lots of miles with a trailer behind her). I also run all my tires at the same PSI (max rating for fuel efficiency) and if you see, my rear tires have uneven wear in the middle. The only thing I can figure is the weight of the trailers added extra pressure which wore them unevenly, because both fronts have a nice even wear pattern. So another lesson learned... Don't run max PSI especially if you will be pulling a trailer!

67ChevyRedneck · 12-04-2011, 01:50 AM

After looking and looking and looking for tires the best prices I could find on tires I wanted were between $7-800. That got me thinking... I've checked on ebay a few times for take offs... and I got lucky. I found a guy that was local with a good price (shipping included) so I called him up and make a cash "if I come get them" offer and I got a set of new take offs off of a 2011 Z71 with less than 50 miles on them. The tires still have the little nipples and color stripe on them. I basically got them for a couple hundred more than the price of new tires so I was happy enough. They're 265/65/R18.

JohnC · 12-04-2011, 12:47 PM

Looks good man!

sofa king · 12-04-2011, 07:38 PM

I put the same wheel tire combo on my 02 ext. cab and really looks good. Tires still have over 50% tread and I've put about 40 k on them. I'll try to put up a pic soon.

Here they are

67ChevyRedneck · 12-05-2011, 08:45 AM

I never noticed them before, I guess they blend in when they're on the new trucks... but I saw an 03/04 silverado with them on last night too... looks like quite a few people had the same idea!

JohnC · 12-05-2011, 12:07 PM

It's funny the things you don't notice until you have them and think your's is unique.

Has happened to me quite often.

cochino12 · 12-06-2011, 07:05 PM

Looks great!

sofa king · 12-07-2011, 02:00 AM

I bought min from a guy in your neck of the woods. It was either travelers rest or Anderson SC. They have been on for nearly 3 years and I still get compliments on them daily!
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sofa king · 12-07-2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sofa king

I put the same wheel tire combo on my 02 ext. cab and really looks good. Tires still have over 50% tread and I've put about 40 k on them. I'll try to put up a pic soon.

Here they are

Come to think of it that pic was taken real close to Greenville SC. on my way home from Daytona bike week in March!
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67ChevyRedneck · 12-07-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sofa king

I bought min from a guy in your neck of the woods. It was either travelers rest or Anderson SC. They have been on for nearly 3 years and I still get compliments on them daily!
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I got them from Alans Wheels in TR (traverlers rest). It's just a guy working out of a garage at his house, but he had all the fancy computer spin balancer and other tire stuff.

Here's his ebay link... I did NOT pay the ebay price!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2012-Che...item5d31786cea

sofa king · 12-07-2011, 01:59 PM

That's the guy! Small world huh?
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67ChevyRedneck · 12-07-2011, 07:44 PM

Yup. I don't know if you picked them up from him or had them shipped (I obviously picked them up), but Alan kinda looks like he could be Chip Foose's brother

67ChevyRedneck · 12-09-2011, 09:41 PM

I saw a black 01/02 Z71 ext cab with these rims today too

Dang it, can't I at least be unique within 10 minutes of my house???

chevy72pu · 03-17-2012, 11:15 PM

Did the same thing with my '03 Z71. Had already upsized to '06 17's a few years ago. Found these at the Moultrie swap meet in Feb. Brand new.

12-04-2011, 01:25 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! Ok. I'm embarrassed to say my brakes and tires on my truck were an absolute joke. I couldn't get new tires because I was too embarrassed how my brakes looked and I didn't do the brakes because I never had time. My truck spent the first 4 years of its life in Indianapolis so needless to say the rotors and calipers had seen better days. Not only that, but the truck had the original brakes on it. That's right, over 12 years and 135,000 on my brakes. It's OK if you don't believe it... I don't either... Anyway. I finally did the brakes. The stupid e brake shoes were shot, they're not cheap @ $80 for the little boogers. I stepped up to ECE rotors and brake pads. I replaced the calipers and all five of the rubber brake lines. I also painted a bunch of rusty stuff like both sides of the rear dust shields and a few other things. Too lazy to rotate your tires? Really? Lesson learned here folks... my front tires have a good 10,000 miles left in them but the back are racing slicks (lots of miles with a trailer behind her). I also run all my tires at the same PSI (max rating for fuel efficiency) and if you see, my rear tires have uneven wear in the middle. The only thing I can figure is the weight of the trailers added extra pressure which wore them unevenly, because both fronts have a nice even wear pattern. So another lesson learned... Don't run max PSI especially if you will be pulling a trailer! Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 12-07-2011 at 11:06 AM.

12-04-2011, 01:50 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! After looking and looking and looking for tires the best prices I could find on tires I wanted were between $7-800. That got me thinking... I've checked on ebay a few times for take offs... and I got lucky. I found a guy that was local with a good price (shipping included) so I called him up and make a cash "if I come get them" offer and I got a set of new take offs off of a 2011 Z71 with less than 50 miles on them. The tires still have the little nipples and color stripe on them. I basically got them for a couple hundred more than the price of new tires so I was happy enough. They're 265/65/R18. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-04-2011, 12:47 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! Looks good man!

12-04-2011, 07:38 PM	#4
sofa king Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whitesburg, Ky Posts: 4	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! I put the same wheel tire combo on my 02 ext. cab and really looks good. Tires still have over 50% tread and I've put about 40 k on them. I'll try to put up a pic soon. Here they are Last edited by sofa king; 12-04-2011 at 07:49 PM.

12-05-2011, 08:45 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! I never noticed them before, I guess they blend in when they're on the new trucks... but I saw an 03/04 silverado with them on last night too... looks like quite a few people had the same idea! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-05-2011, 12:07 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! It's funny the things you don't notice until you have them and think your's is unique. Has happened to me quite often.

12-06-2011, 07:05 PM	#7
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! Looks great! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-07-2011, 02:00 AM	#8
sofa king Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whitesburg, Ky Posts: 4	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! I bought min from a guy in your neck of the woods. It was either travelers rest or Anderson SC. They have been on for nearly 3 years and I still get compliments on them daily! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-07-2011, 01:59 PM	#11
sofa king Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whitesburg, Ky Posts: 4	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! That's the guy! Small world huh? Posted via Mobile Device

12-07-2011, 07:44 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! Yup. I don't know if you picked them up from him or had them shipped (I obviously picked them up), but Alan kinda looks like he could be Chip Foose's brother __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-09-2011, 09:41 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! I saw a black 01/02 Z71 ext cab with these rims today too Dang it, can't I at least be unique within 10 minutes of my house??? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-17-2012, 11:15 PM	#14
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: New Shoes... my baby is riding on eighteens now! Did the same thing with my '03 Z71. Had already upsized to '06 17's a few years ago. Found these at the Moultrie swap meet in Feb. Brand new. Attached Images __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"



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